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'Coach Carter' Reunited With Former Students at Richmond High

Long before Samuel L. Jackson played him on the big screen, the real "Coach Carter" was teaching his students the value of hard work and discipline at Richmond High School. Sergio Quintana reports. (Published Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018)

Long before Samuel L. Jackson played him on the big screen, the real "Coach Carter" was teaching his students the value of hard work and discipline at Richmond High School.

On Thursday night, Ken Carter was reunited with his former students and players. Their story is well known now: Carter was a man on a mission to teach his students the importance of discipline and education.

In real life, there was often conflict and humor.

"Listen, I don’t need a 15-year-old friend. I need you to go to school and get your education so you can help me get my Social Security check," Carter said.

Oliver retired a couple of years ago, and Thursday night, he launched the second chapter of his career. He’ll be joining Carter on the motivational speaking circuit.

Oliver is a shining example of Carter’s lessons on the basketball court.

"There were four things we tried to teach these kids," Carter said. "It was accountability, integrity, how to be a great follower before you can ever be a great leader, and it was all about team and family."